Jaime Couture
Enosburg Falls,VT
Summary
Knowledgeable Dairy Farm Hand with many years of experience providing adequate care to dairy livestock through regular medicinal treatment and proper feedings. Diligent worker dedicated to maintaining high standards of milk quality and clean dairy facilities. Praised for providing exceptional breeding aid and observing cattle abnormalities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Dairy Farm Hand
Pleasant Valley Farm LLC
Richford, Vermont
07.2022 - Current
- Monitored animal health and reported issues to management promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to manage herd records accurately.
- Supported breeding programs by tracking reproductive cycles and health data.
- Worked cooperatively with other staff members to ensure efficient operation of the dairy farm.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving injured or distressed animals.
- Monitored herd health by observing cows for signs of illness or injury.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines while operating heavy machinery or working around livestock.
- Administered vaccines to cattle according to veterinary instructions.
- Provided medical care to sick or injured animals under the direction of a veterinarian.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
- Moved equipment, poultry or livestock manually or using trucks
Dairy Farm Hand
Ber-Lane Farm LLC
Enosburg Falls, Vermont
06.1998 - 06.2022
- Operated milking machinery for efficient dairy production processes.
- Monitored animal health and reported issues to management promptly.
- Assisted in daily feeding routines for optimal livestock nutrition.
- Maintained cleanliness of barns and equipment to ensure hygiene standards.
- Collaborated with team members to manage herd records accurately.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities and equipment for safety compliance.
- Participated in training new employees on farm operations and safety protocols.
- Assisted with milking cows, including checking and maintaining milking equipment.
- Assisted with feeding, tagging, and treating calves.
- Worked cooperatively with other staff members to ensure efficient operation of the dairy farm.
- Cleaned and maintained milking parlor areas daily.
- Operated farm machinery such as tractors, hay balers, manure spreaders.
- Conducted routine maintenance on farm equipment and facilities.
- Built, maintained and repaired livestock fences.
- Washed and cleaned cattle udders, milk parlors and tanks.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving injured or distressed animals.
- Performed daily tasks such as feeding, watering, and cleaning the dairy barns and stalls.
- Collected samples from cows for testing purposes.
- Maintained high standards of animal welfare when performing feeding and milking procedures.
- Handled calves in accordance with safety protocols established by the farm owner.
- Monitored herd health by observing cows for signs of illness or injury.
- Took milk samples from storage tanks.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines while operating heavy machinery or working around livestock.
- Administered vaccines to cattle according to veterinary instructions.
- Provided medical care to sick or injured animals under the direction of a veterinarian.
- Identified potential hazards in the work environment and took corrective action when necessary.
- Adhered to department standards to promote safety and milk quality.
- Transported livestock between farms using appropriate vehicles and trailers.
- Maintained records on herd health, milk production, feed consumption, and other related information.
- Implemented pest control measures to protect livestock from disease-carrying insects.
- Marked livestock to identify ownership and grade using brands, tags or tattoos.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
- Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
- Moved equipment, poultry or livestock manually or using trucks.
- Maintained stock health with proactive grooming, clipping, trimming and parasite control.
Education
Enosburg Fall High School
Skills
- Animal health monitoring
- Milking operations
- Vaccine administration
- Equipment maintenance
- Food safety compliance
- Livestock handling
- Herd management
- Record keeping
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Newborn calf care
- Animal husbandry
- Machinery operation
- Biosecurity measures
- Milking proficiency
- Monitor supplies
- Records management
- Recordkeeping
Timeline
Dairy Farm Hand
Pleasant Valley Farm LLC
07.2022 - Current
Dairy Farm Hand
Ber-Lane Farm LLC
06.1998 - 06.2022
Enosburg Fall High School